Exhausted!!!

DY08 · Apr 15th, 2009, 09:52 AM

Is anyone else just feeling completely exhausted. I've still got another 6 weeks of work left before I start my maternity which seems like a lifetime. I don't want to take my leave any earlier as its less time to spend with baby but my back is killing and i'm just so generally tired I can barely concentrate.

Am I just being a hypochondriac or does any one else feel this way x

-Bumble- · Apr 15th, 2009, 10:02 AM

cybermum · Apr 15th, 2009, 10:05 AM

I don't know how you are still working either but I applaud you!
I am permanently knackered and still waiting for the 'burst of energy' we are meant to get!

I am still in my PJ's and tbh just don't care at this stage

kbaker09 · Apr 15th, 2009, 10:11 AM

I felt like this at 29 weeks ... don't know how I have managed to get this far! But trust me it will fly. I used to get lots of early nights, feet up when I get home and plenty of fruit and water during the day to wake me up.

Have you had your iron levels checked? Being anemic can make you feel tired as well... All the best and hope you start feeling better soon.

ClaireyF · Apr 15th, 2009, 10:19 AM

ooo atleast your finishing in 6weeks...i'm a bit ahead of you and still have 4w 2.5d left (i finish at 38w) but i know how you feel being exhausted!! xx

Pixie · Apr 15th, 2009, 11:23 AM

I felt exactly the same hun, but when I finished work at 35 weeks it was so nice to catch up on sleep and relax!! Not long now xx

cs22 · Apr 15th, 2009, 11:29 AM

Im always tired lately

elmaxie · Apr 15th, 2009, 11:31 AM

Yup I was sooo tir4ed and just couldnt be motivated at that point in preg.

Although I worked til 34 weeks I found that after I left I became worse as I didnt need to get up which was great as I could make up for the uncomfy nights sleep but I just seem to have become more sore and aware of my aches and tiredness since stopping work so plan ahead is my advice thats not asked for

but I wish I had an aim at th ebegining of my mat leave everyday to give me motivation instead of getting up whenever and sitting on my ball or driving to have coffee with my mum or friends.

Wont be long now til your on your mat leave.

Emma.xx

Cvining · Apr 15th, 2009, 13:41 PM

omg... i havent worked at through my pregnanct due to the fact that i moved into the area, found out i was pregnant, and then the economy went down the shitter... so there was no way i was going to get a job... but yea, i have no idea how you are still working! it looks like you and i are due on the same day, and i am always tired! going to the grocery store and doing my shopping puts me to bed early at night, never mind having a full time job! im exausted...

MamaK · Apr 15th, 2009, 13:49 PM

I completely sympathise.

I was feeling the same around 29 weeks too. I managed to struggle through and am officially on mat leave from Friday 1pm (have been working from home for the last 2.5 weeks though).

All I can suggest is take regular breaks, try and get as much fresh air as you can, dont sit for too long (get up every 20 mins for a quick walk) and if possible talk with your boss about possibly working from home 1-2 days a week already?!

I can COMPLETELY sympathise with the sore back, I had this continuously... horrible. Try going to the physio and see if they can help, or at least take the walking break every 20 mins.

I'm sure the weeks will fly by (as they did for me) but there was definitely certain points that I wondered how I would cope.

xxxxx

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DY08 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear Posts: 220	Exhausted!!! Is anyone else just feeling completely exhausted. I've still got another 6 weeks of work left before I start my maternity which seems like a lifetime. I don't want to take my leave any earlier as its less time to spend with baby but my back is killing and i'm just so generally tired I can barely concentrate. Am I just being a hypochondriac or does any one else feel this way x

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cybermum Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,048	I don't know how you are still working either but I applaud you! I am permanently knackered and still waiting for the 'burst of energy' we are meant to get! I am still in my PJ's and tbh just don't care at this stage

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Apr 15th, 2009, 10:11 AM	#4
kbaker09 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Yorkshire, England Posts: 317	I felt like this at 29 weeks ... don't know how I have managed to get this far! But trust me it will fly. I used to get lots of early nights, feet up when I get home and plenty of fruit and water during the day to wake me up. Have you had your iron levels checked? Being anemic can make you feel tired as well... All the best and hope you start feeling better soon.

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Apr 15th, 2009, 10:19 AM	#5
ClaireyF Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Holywell, N. Wales Posts: 9,502	ooo atleast your finishing in 6weeks...i'm a bit ahead of you and still have 4w 2.5d left (i finish at 38w) but i know how you feel being exhausted!! xx

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Apr 15th, 2009, 11:23 AM	#6
Pixie Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northwich, Cheshire Posts: 491	I felt exactly the same hun, but when I finished work at 35 weeks it was so nice to catch up on sleep and relax!! Not long now xx

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Apr 15th, 2009, 11:29 AM	#7
cs22 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 1,322	Im always tired lately

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Apr 15th, 2009, 11:31 AM	#8
elmaxie Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland. Posts: 3,207	Yup I was sooo tir4ed and just couldnt be motivated at that point in preg. Although I worked til 34 weeks I found that after I left I became worse as I didnt need to get up which was great as I could make up for the uncomfy nights sleep but I just seem to have become more sore and aware of my aches and tiredness since stopping work so plan ahead is my advice thats not asked forbut I wish I had an aim at th ebegining of my mat leave everyday to give me motivation instead of getting up whenever and sitting on my ball or driving to have coffee with my mum or friends. Wont be long now til your on your mat leave. Emma.xx

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Apr 15th, 2009, 13:41 PM	#9
Cvining Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 136	omg... i havent worked at through my pregnanct due to the fact that i moved into the area, found out i was pregnant, and then the economy went down the shitter... so there was no way i was going to get a job... but yea, i have no idea how you are still working! it looks like you and i are due on the same day, and i am always tired! going to the grocery store and doing my shopping puts me to bed early at night, never mind having a full time job! im exausted...

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Apr 15th, 2009, 13:49 PM	#10
MamaK Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Netherlands (Born and bred in Scotland) Posts: 1,675	I completely sympathise. I was feeling the same around 29 weeks too. I managed to struggle through and am officially on mat leave from Friday 1pm (have been working from home for the last 2.5 weeks though). All I can suggest is take regular breaks, try and get as much fresh air as you can, dont sit for too long (get up every 20 mins for a quick walk) and if possible talk with your boss about possibly working from home 1-2 days a week already?! I can COMPLETELY sympathise with the sore back, I had this continuously... horrible. Try going to the physio and see if they can help, or at least take the walking break every 20 mins. I'm sure the weeks will fly by (as they did for me) but there was definitely certain points that I wondered how I would cope. xxxxx

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